Automation/Instrumentation Technician

About this role

Rosstone Professional Solutions, a manufacturing and engineering business, is hiring an experienced technician for its Product Engineering team in Kariega. The post is a 12-month fixed term contract. You would keep electronic equipment, automation systems and instruments running and accurate.

What you’ll do

• Carry out preventative and routine maintenance on electronic equipment, automation systems, PCs, PLCs and related devices.
• Find faults and repair them quickly, so equipment is down for as little time as possible.
• Help design, install, commission and improve new equipment and systems.
• Calibrate electronic instruments and measuring equipment in-house.
• Manage calibration work done by external service providers.
• Keep technical records up to date in line with quality management requirements.
• Write and update operating procedures, schematics and maintenance documents.

What you need

• Grade 12 / matric.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, minimum N6 or S3.
• A relevant trade test qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in industrial automation or electronics.
• Design, development and installation of small automation systems.
• SCADA configuration and programming. Adroit experience is advantageous.
• Siemens PLC setup and programming.
• PLC programming in RS Logix or RS Logix 5000.
• EPLAN or similar electrical design software.
• Industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, RS232 and Profibus.
• Calibration of sensitive measuring equipment, including load cells, temperature controllers and data loggers.
• Wonderware exposure is beneficial.
• Exposure to robotics is useful.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, and a good grasp of measurement principles.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work overtime, standby shifts and weekends when needed.
• Availability for international travel of up to three months at a time.
• German language skills are advantageous.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a hands-on technician who enjoys technical testing and engineering work. You should be self-motivated, dependable and able to work on your own. Good communication with people from different backgrounds matters here, as does a willingness to share what you know with the team.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, N6 or S3 result and trade test certificate ready to upload.
• List each PLC, SCADA and calibration project on your CV, with the system used and your part in it.
• Show your 5+ years of experience with dates, employers and job titles, so the recruiter can check it quickly.